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The Good Shepherd and the Gospel

Keith Waters Bible Studies 1st October 2018#newconnexions, bible, choice, communication, cross, faith, faithfulness, Gospel, Grace, heaven, hell, joy, judgement, justice, love 0 Comment

Here is the sermon, in case you missed it: Your Choice

1. Read through the ‘Good shepherd passage’ John 10: 7-18. As a group discuss the passage, unpicking the various aspects i.e. who are the sheep, who is the hired man etc. etc.

2. Sunday’s message focused on verse 10. What is this ‘rich and satisfying life’ that Jesus talks about? How might Christians be missing out on experiencing this life in the present?

3. The Gospel message is more than ‘God is Love’ – Discuss.

4. People need to hear the Gospel. A) how can we as individuals tell them? B) how as a church can we encourage and enable each other to share that Good News.

5. Spend some time in prayer thanking God for those who visited on Sunday and also praying for those individuals.

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A Study – Mark 14:1-21

Keith Waters Bible Studies 23rd September 2018#newconnexions, bible, faith, faithfulness, Holy Spirit, Jesus, judgement, justice, scripture, sin, truth, unfaithfulness, worship 0 Comment

This study is based on the sermon: Two Ordinary People

Passover is an important part of the Jewish year – in which ways is it a reminder of history and how is it also prophetic;
In the sermon we looked at Mary’s ‘act of worship’ we had three headings to consider, what were they? Talk them through as a group. In which ways do these challenge you?
In the sermon we also looked at Judas’s ‘act of betrayal’. How could the other disciples not have known?
Judas could have repented even after the accusation in verse 18. Discuss…
Judas’ act was foreknown and even foreordained (cf. Psalm 41:9). Nevertheless, Judas was responsible for his decisions. Discuss.

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Study Questions – Mark 13:21-37

Keith Waters Bible Studies 16th September 2018#newconnexions, bible, bible. love, communication, end times, eschatology, faith, faithfulness, Grace, healing, Holy Spirit, humility, new connexions, persecution, power, repentance, scripture 0 Comment

The sermon this week can be found here: Watch out…. FOR HIM!

The ‘Olivet Discourse’ has been a challenging passage for the preachers – how has it been for you; i.e. have you learnt anything new, disagreed with anything you have heard? been confused or surprised by anything? Talk these things through as a group.
Read Mark 13:21-37.
Watching out for deception has been mentioned a lot, in which ways might we or others be deceived.
The sermon ended with three points of application. Discuss what they were and how as a group and as a church we might help each other with these?
In which other ways should we apply this passage?

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Highs and Lows: A study on Mark 9:1-29

Keith Waters Bible Studies 10th June 2018#newconnexions, bible, discipline, eschatology, faith, faithfulness, Grace, hope, Jesus, love, mercy, new connexions, power, prayer, resurrection, Satan, scripture, truth 0 Comment

This week’s study is based on the sermon Might you be suffering from IF…itis? and Mark 9:1-29.

What was going on before the “Jesus went on to say” in verse1?
What did it mean Jesus was transformed? What was the point of it?
Moses and Elijah turn up… Why?
What’s with the talking cloud?
What was the problem with the boy in verse 17?
Would the boy have been free of the demon if these disciples had prayed about it?
What’s the only way to never be disappointed in yourself?

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